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Is The Marchman Act Confidential?
As of July 1st, 2017, Florida Statute 397.6760 became effective making all petitions for involuntary assessment and stabilization, court orders, and related records that are filed with or by a court under 397 confidential and exempt from s. 119.071(1) and...
Are The Medical Records Confidential?
In regards to Marchman Act medical records and treatment records, Federal HIPAA Law and the rules of confidentiality are very strict and can be frustrating for the petitioner when the respondent refuses to sign an “Authorization for Release of Information.”...
What Are The Rights Of The Respondent?
After a Marchman Act Petition is filed and a hearing date set by the Court, the respondent will be asked if they wish to have an attorney. If the respondent wishes to be represented by an attorney and cannot afford...